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ValueAppeal: Drops Property Tax Appeals Business
The minds behind ValueAppeal, a long-time friend of Seattle Bubble, have decided to get out of the property tax appeal business. From the GeekWire story: ValueAppeal CEO Charlie Walsh made the tough decision to shut down the service earlier this year, saying the economics of helping homeowners challenge their tax bills for as little as…
Listing Growth in 2013 Largest Since 2007
Let’s have a look at how listings are doing over the last few months. First up, here’s a view of how inventory has grown so far this year: Since 2013 started at a record-low level of homes on the market, inventory growth this year has been the largest since 2007, and the third-largest of any…
Poll: I prefer a home with the dining room…
This poll was active 10.13.2013 through 10.19.2013
Consumer Confidence Sputters, Interest Rates Retreat
Let’s check in on how Consumer Confidence and mortgage interest rates fared during September. First up, here’s the Consumer Confidence data as of September: At 73.2, the Present Situation Index increased 3.2% between August and September, and is currently up 262% from its December 2009 low point. The Expectations Index fell slightly in August, losing…